How To Study Abroad As A Ghanaian Student | A Step-By-Step Guide

Are you a Ghanaian student, and have the intentions of studying abroad? Or do you want to continue your studies overseas? Then proceed to read this context, as I have detailed all the steps that will guide you.

The idea or thought of studying abroad sparks some delights within you, the wide smiles, and the constant imaginations. However, you need to take the bold step and step out of your bubble if it is your dream to study abroad.

Studying abroad has its own challenges which are solvable, challenges that most Ghanaian students have faced, overcame, and conquered.

From researching of schools, the stress, and dilemma of applying for a passport, and waiting for collection, and not to talk of, the trauma of visa interviews. To avoid all these stress works, find out what you need to know below.

1. Apply For A Passport

To begin the journey of studying abroad, you need to apply for or have a valid and active Ghanaian passport. Don’t have a passport yet? Contact [email protected] or WhatsApp him on +233541719029 for more guidance.

If you aren’t ready to get yourself a Ghanaian passport, then forget about travelling and studying abroad. Take this bold first step.

2. Understand Your Level Of Study 

If you want to study abroad as an Undergraduate student, you need to have a good aggregate in your WASSCE, and also must have sat for SAT.

For undergraduate studies abroad, you would need your SAT scores as proof of English Language proficiency.

In the case of wanting to study abroad after your undergraduate studies in Ghana, you would need to have not less than a second class lower certificate from a recognized institution.

Numerous schools outside accept second class lower. Also, you must have your IELTS or TOEFL score ready for Proof of English Language proficiency.

3. Start With Intense Research Works

Regarding the research, you need not rush. You must be precise with the country you are targetting. Also, target a country at a time. For instance, most students wants to study in the USA whiles there are other better options as well; Germany, Sweden, Belgium, South Korea, UK, Finland, Malta, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, Singapore, among others.

Targetting a country at a time will release more stress and less work as well.

4. Understand Certain Things 

During your research works, there would be some schools that would offer scholarship upon admission. Also, with some, you need to apply for both admission and scholarship.

Some schools have also waived their admission fee. Some, also, will require you to purchase admission forms not more than 25 Dollars.

5. Research The Cost Of Living In The Targetted Country 

One thing you should also be aware of is the cost of living in the above countries and you targetted. Some of these countries have high cost of living; high accommodation fees, transport, food and groceries, etc.

You need to do more research on that as well.

6. Some Mandatory Documents

There are some documents you would be required to provide upon your application. Some of these constant documents are;

• Application letter from a University
• Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Your Academic transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• Your statement of purpose
• English Language Proficiency Test Scores (IELTS, TOEFL, or SAT)

Wanting to study abroad comes with the desire, the urge, the passion, and the constant curiosity. You need to be out of your comfort zone, make friends who have this same goal. Do more research works, apply to tens of schools, not one but tens. Do not give up, the persistent applications, the constant mails sent, it would make sense at a moment.

With the above information, I believe, you would be able to target a country, do more research on your desired schools and start with your applications.

More scholarship opportunities would be posted on Ghanaeducation.org and its affiliates.

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